Tyninghame Smithy in East Lothian

This cafe is in a lovely setting. It has an outdoor seating area in a courtyard which is quite a suntrap. The service was very good. Coffee and baking were excellent.

Excellent food and home baking. Value for money. Very efficient and very friendly service No background music thankfully just people chatting and enjoying the interesting interior. We will return

Lovely old building. Lovely friendly staff. Very helpful. Food was excellent. Really tasty sausages. Everything nicely cooked

Het terras zag er heel uitnodigend uit en we zijn spontaan gestopt. Wehebben hier een lekkere lunch genoten. Net personeel en zeer vriendelijk voor honden.

Arrived fairly late in the afternoon but had a warm welcome and excellent service. An idyllic spot in a beautiful village. Great vegan options and lovely coffee. We sat outside with our dog but looked very cosy inside too. Our server was very friendly and helpful. Would definitely return when we are in the area.

Gorgeous soup and it was very well presented. Also had a sneaky little cake afterwards which was also delicious. The coffee was great too. Definitely hope to return here again.

Cracking little cafe, a little iff the beaten track but well worth it. Lovely hot soup with cheese scone or cheese muffin. Young cheerful staff, and my goodness they work hard

The best coffee I’ve had! Tasty bacon roll and the cake was gorgeous too. Lovely wee place and good service. Will definitely be back!

Soup and a cheese scone. Our 'go to lunch' for this holiday and we were very pleased with what we got today! Delicious broccoli and cheddar soup with croutons and a lovely cheesy cheese scone, with cheese on the top AND inside! We will be back (particularly as I spotted the Smashed Avocado on Toast going out to another customer and am keen to try it!).

This a lovely converted forge in a lovely setting. There is a large selection of home made cakes/scones, the prices are reasonable and the staff are very friendly,

This spot is a great place for coffee with friends with a lovely cosy vibe. Staff very polite and friendly. Great service even on a busy day definitely be back!

Went for brunch on a Saturday morning. The smashed avocado on toast was generous and delicious. There is a vast array of high quality baked goods and we came away with a bag full. Ample seating outside with blankets. Dog friendly place. The customer service was friendly and efficient. Wish we had found this place at the start of our holiday. As we were very disappointed with the service and attitude of another cafe on the coast.

Tyninghame cafe is super. I've been there 30+ times. Service excellent. Food superb. Ideal location.

This is one of my pit stops on a day of bike riding. Always great healthy food served with a smile. Highly recommend.

Beware. Hot drinks are not served after 4.00pm as we found out to our cost today. Didn’t really feel that the apology was genuine.

We've eaten here about half a dozen times. Both inside and outside areas are attractive and quiet and the service is very quick. There is a good selection of dishes and the coffee is above average. One warning: on our most recent visit I tried the three-cheese toastie: overpriced, tasteless and small. I could discern only two cheeses (orange cheddar being one). However, we will return. And I'll be sure to order something different.

Consistently good, even when really busy the service is fast. Staff are so friendly and really make the place. Dog friendly too which is a bonus :)

Salad hmmm……not sure why you would drown a salad with pesto? It was defo OTT in MHO . Husband had Tuna baguette - dry bun with no butter, no effort at all there. Got coffee n tea to go as we had a bus to catch, hubby tossed coffee it was so bad and my tea was milky water. Great location though

Lovely building, warm fire, fast service, home baking yummy. Coffee however was a bit of a let down. Scones this time, will try cakes next. Maybe they should also aim for home made jam.

Excellent spot for a meal. Even when crowded, the staff makes this place work. Best ham - locally sourced - that I have eaten in years! Don’t miss it!

Stopped off whilst cycling in the East Lothian area. Beautiful outside seating area with a stand to leave bikes. Delicious gluten free orange cake !

This was our third visit whilst on holiday in Gifford. Draw your own conclusions. The staff are really friendly, the setting is very pleasant and the food is good.

Would highly recommend a visit to this lovely place. The village is lovely and quite quirky. The food at the smithy is homemade and very tasty. The staff were lovely. Reasonably priced. Outside seating if it is a good day.

Usually visit weekly/twice weekly for morning coffee and a scone/bacon roll. Lovely venue with character within what was the old smithy. Great cakes and scones and they're all home made. All young staff but they are all very friendly and chatty. The service is first class.

Wonderful lunch. The food was interesting and varied. My friends had the soup and muffin and loved it. I had the smoked salmon pate it was super. The staff were very polite and helpful. We very much enjoyed our lunch. Highly recommend a visit.

I find the menu is everything you would want and more from a coffee shop..Very reasonably priced. Staff super efficient friendly and professional .. following all the Health and Safety rules.. Lovely welcoming staff and dog friendly,a great place to sit inside or outside.

Great little spot!! Today is the first time ive sat out to dine this year and what an experience it was!! we had our dog so were a little cautious but he was more than welcome with waterbowls and dog treats provided. Staff were very...

Very good service, limited choice of food apart from sandwiches and cakes, staff still serving cakes etc with bare hands against health and safety laws, bit pricey, in fact it is the dearest in East Lothian

Stopped off for coffee on our way geocaching, 4 adults and one Labrador. We were made very welcome from the moment we entered the property. We could have sat inside but it was such a lovely day we chose to take in the winter sun...

a regular favourite when in the area, considtantly good, both savoury and sweet. can get busy if wet as much of the seating is outdoors. very dog friendly.

Very tasty soup, a scone and a bacon and maple sausage roll, accompanied by tea and coffee. It was a drizzly day and it was quite busy, but the friendly staff took our order and after a short wait presented us with a great snack.

We hadn't visited here for a couple of years now. A super walk along tyningham beach with the smithy as a well earned treat on our return. Great service. Lovely ambiance. Amazing choice of cakes. We had soup and rolls. Should have stopped there but...

Love it here! 2nd time visiting today and both times have been brilliant. First visit was just got a cake which was delicious. Today we had some lunch. Bacon and maple sausage roll was fab and my girlfriends brie and cranberry roll was equally as...

We had a soup and wheat rolls by a rainy day, in such a warm and cosy place it was perfect. The interior is very nice and well decorated.

Not been here before but enjoyed the first visit we re-visited again three days later. Lovely old building also with outside seating. Lovely home made cakes and scones. Have only had bacon rolls (lovely) and scones but all great. Young staff genuinly very friendly. Would...

Absolutely fabulous ..vv busy when we called ..but was attended to quickly and politely. Good was excellent as were the cakes..Will definitely be calling back

A great wee gem of a cafe and well worth a visit. Lovely healthy food followed by some of the best traybakes I've ever tasted...and I make a point to try them all over the UK. Staff were friendly and efficient. And it's only a...

Visited this fabulous cafe on a recent visit to North Berwick area. Lovely menu choices, with a slightly different take on the usual sandwiches and soup. Had absolutely lush aubergine and humous roll. Coffee also superb - not always easy finding great coffee in cafes....

We really wanted to like the Smithy. The setting is lovely - a picturesque setting, and quaint interior. However, there were a lot of issues. When we arrived for lunch, they had run out of all bread and rolls, so despite being presented with a...

I always stop off in North Berwick when out and about for my day trips from Edinburgh. But this time I ventured down past Dunbar and planned to stop in North Berwick on way back. You pass through Tyninghame on way to North Berwick, but...

I've been going to this cafe for a few years now and always found the food good and staff very friendly. Yesterday the staff were efficient and friendly as always when I ordered. When my lunch was brought outside to me the female member of...

Since the easing of restrictions on the 26th April, my family and I have been trying to support small local businesses wherever possible. Tyninghame Smithy came up on our radar recently and we opted to come give it a try yesterday... Wow, we were not...

First visit to a cafe in more than a year. Friendly staff, lovely food, coffee a tad watery. Very disappointed to see member of staff allow two dogs to eat/lick food from the palm of her hand. She then wiped her hand on her apron,...

We visit this cafe regularly when in the area. Normally we sit outside and have always found the staff to be really friend the food to be excellent. As the weather was poor today we still decided to visit but just to sit inside. On...

My wife and I popped into Tyninghame Smithy for lunch last Friday and loved the experience. On arrival it was a lovely sunny day but due to it being into the second week of October and a slight chill in the air, we opted to...

Stopped off for a coffee & cake after a long walk with the dog in Binning Wood. Very dog friendly. Sat outside and enjoyed a lovely coffee and excellent homemade cake. It’s a very busy little cafe, the staff were super friendly. Will definitely go...

On holiday in the area so called in for lunch for the first time today......very busy with customers but well organized with covid precautions in place....plenty of space inside but nice to sit outside in the courtyard in the sunshine....well spaced out tables/chairs...plenty of choice...

Just staying a couple of miles away so rude not to pop in for a snack. Great coffee and lovely cakes, all tasty and served by happy staff. Was busy when we visited and on the couple of times we passed by to other places...

Called in here on our way to Edinburgh after finding this on TripAdvisor. Lovely location, hard to believe it was just off the A1! Weather was good so we sat outside. Had to pay inside and wear and mask and we completed the trace and...

Stopped off 10mins before closing time. Couldn't sit in but still served us carry out coffee and cakes in a box. Happy for us to drink and eat out front and take as long as we wanted. Bins there to put our empties in. Very...

I’ve just moved to North Berwick and many people recommended the Tyninghame Smithy to me. Sat down at a lovely table outside that was in the sun. When I went inside to order coffee and cake, the staff were so friendly and welcoming. I was...

So glad that we stumbled upon your tearoom. We felt instantly very welcome and were invited to choose from the vast range of delicious looking fresh cakes and sandwich selection etc. We chose hand crafted sausage rolls (delicious) and scones. Unfortunately the fresh coffee machine...

Arrived here after lack of food service at Secret herb garden. What a contrast, staff were efficient and food was served quickly. Coffee and cake along with soup and quiche were very tasty. Setting is lovely.

Came across this lovely cafe by accident and what a find. We sat outside in a historic courtyard. So much choice and creative fillings for sandwiches and delicious cakes. We were given the government 1/2 price offer without asking. Top service and worth the trip....

Me and my family been to this coffee shop many times. The cakes are soooo tasty! Never been disappointed! And it’s always service with a smile. I’m very happy with their efforts to follow the government guidelines in these difficult times, as it provides me with assurance that it’s a very safe and clean place, where I can continue to enjoy my coffee and cake.

After months of going no further than walking distance from my front door because of lockdown, going a few miles down the coast now the restrictions have eased was a bit of an excitement. Our destination was Seacliffe beach but spotting that Tyninghame Smithy was...

We traveled from Edinburgh by car out to Dunbar and on the way we stopped by for a bite to eat and some coffee. The staff were absolutely wonderful, you couldn’t have gotten a nicer bunch. Politely requested we leave our details as part of the governments new track and trace rules for businesses, we were happy to oblige as we are all adults and understand that this is required within the current circumstances. The building that the coffee shop is situated in, is absolutely beautiful and that alone adds to the many reasons we will be returning! The scones were out of this world, I haven’t tasted another like it. My partner had the lemon curd slice which she described as “heavenly”. It was clear that the staff were extremely proud of the coffee shop and I hope that the owner is extremely proud of them! You guys are doing brilliant. You have three new customers from Edinburgh who are sure to return soon! 11/10 for food & drink, 11/10 for customer service. I will be recommending the smithy to my family and friends.

We have been as a family to this cafe many many times & we love it! Their service is always fantastic - staff are really friendly & very quick and the food is simple & tasty. The previous review that gives a bad rating because the cafe is following guidelines to keep their customers safe is so unfair, I hope that others ignore it! We shall be heading back soon!

Was in on Monday, couldn't fault it in the slightest! Staff were efficient, friendly and super hygienic. Beautiful interiors, would highly recommend and will definitely be back again!

We’ve been to Tyninghame Smithy before and always enjoyed the filled rolls , the quiche , the tea and cake !The cakes are amazing , they have quite a variety available and I’m certain they’re homemade.This was our first trip out for a treat since March 23 ( the dreaded Covid ) I felt a little nervous , but I was reassured to see so many measures in place to keep the staff and customers safe .I thoroughly enjoyed my treat at the outside tables and will be back soon

This is my special place , it’s my little place of heaven, .I could not rate this place highly enough, the food , the atmosphere, the lovely staff , normally when I visit it’s so busy , however the staff always greet you with a smile , The new safety measures but in place because of COVID are outstanding, . I can’t wait to return for my 50th visit ! ..

Excellent lunch again. Tea and lovely roles in an excellent location. Their cakes are lovely and moist. No idea what the 1 star “reviewer” is on about. All restaurants in Scotland are required to request contact details. If you choose not to provide them you will not get served. They also request details before payment so no idea what the troll is on about.

The Smiddy is just as popular as ever with a lot more well spaced quaint tables and chairs outside (no indoor service at present) and no covered areas. The staff are all wearing masks and paper cups and cardboard boxes are used for food delivered to your table. Contact less payments through a plastic screen. All very strange however the quality of the food and drinks are still of a high standard and it's relaxing place to have lunch or just coffee and cakes. It the weather turns its a rush to the car with the food & drinks! Although this is currently rated 1st in Dunbar it is 5 miles from the town on the road to North Berwick.

I have been to Tyinghame Smithy and both occasions have been great. The location is wonderful and they serve really good tasty food and coffee. The service is excellent with really friendly helpful staff and is great value. I have had the home made soup and different sanwiches and really enjoyed them on both occasions. This will now become a regular haunt.

Visited here recently on a friends recommendation . It was busy when we arrived and yet the service was still excellent as was the food.We stopped longer than expected as we enjoyed the relaxing atmosphere but in reality we were just killing time while we decided on what cake(s) to have with our second loveyl coffee.Well done on such a great place.

Great Wee place to visit with a lovely choice of well prepared home made food. Super staff and great gifts to buy.I could hardly finish my smoked salmon and cream cheese roll so missed out on a cake. I’ll be wiser next time .Cakes looked amazing.

Simply the best vegan carrot cake ever! Oat latte also first class. The cafe was cozy and atmospheric with the wood burner toasting the room and all the Christmas bits n bobs displayed. It was an Aladdin cave of joy. My new favourite Sunday run coffee stop.

A wonderful welcome warmth eminates from the wood burner, keeping this place nice and cosy on an autumnal day after a long walk on Tyninghame beach or Binning woods. The soup and a sandwich is the tastiest and best value around, the coffee is great, and the cakes are to die for, the gifts on sale along the walls offer a different distraction but can be quite pricey. For food and comfort this is 5 star, the little courtyard outside is a sun trap on a lovely day and you can take your dogs in, dog biscuits free at the door for well behaved doggies.

Everything was lovely what we ordered. Cheese muffins were fabulous and the scones were delicious. Coffee was a good selection ranging from mild to strong Really old cottage with beautiful features.

This was my second visit here for coffee and scone.... very well run.. great to see such super friendly youngsters in charge where they pulled out all the stops...everything was class and will definately be back again. Well done ..

A cafe/ tea shop occupying a historic building in a small village near the magnificent beach at Tyninghame. Quaint interior and many outdoor tables. Home baking and other light snacks. Based on previous visits, I would award 5 stars. But this afternoon, we waited 30 minutes for a pot of tea and a traybake. So avoid weekends when the sun shines.

Used to go to Smithy quite regularly but due to moving to a different town didn't pass as much. Met a friend there for lunch today and will definitely be back. There is a new team at the helm, who were super friendly and the food was super yummy, we both went for the soup and savoury muffin option which was delicious.....will have to leave the cakes for next time though they did look amazing, it was tempting! Lots more seats inside and out which is great whilst still retaining the charm of the building.

Nice wee place for a coffee and a nice bit of cake found it a bit pricey but enjoyed it was worth a visit and the staff was very friendly

Our favourite cafe in the area by far. Such a nice place to visit and food never disappoints. Lovely friendly staff.

Delicious soup and filled roll combo, Interesting selection of cakes which we didn’t try as we had in sufficient cash! ( their card machine had failed)

So very cosy and friendly, warm and welcoming staff, excellent array of produce, well labelled for allergies. Food yummy

Visited here on a sunny afternoon for a light lunch. Excellent service and fresh food served with a smile. We sat on one of the many tables outside but the inside is also very quaint. Combined with a cute selection of gifts. This is a nice outing.

Was in Tyninghame attending a craft fair in the village hall so decided to have a lunch in the Tyninghame Smithy across the road. Lovely day so sat outside. Place was well attended with cyclists and dogwalkers sitting outside enjoying the sunshine. Excellent selection of lunches, cakes and teas/coffees. I opted for the chorizo sausage roll which was very tasty.

The place is one of our favourite places to visit, and is also a popular stop for walkers, cyclists and those with four legged friends. I've always found the staff to be very friendly and welcoming, and you will find plenty of out door seating available for those warm sunny days. There is always a lovely selection of homemade cakes available along with a good selection of teas and coffees.

Try the cheese and chive muffins. They are great. Cosy cafe and welcoming. Seats outside for good days.

Perfect spot for lunch. Excellent soup, sandwiches and scones. Very reasonably priced. Surrounding was beautiful and the building itself was so charming with its expose beams and stone fireplace. Would most definitely come again if we ever have the opportunity to visit this part of Scotland again.

Best cakes, best atmosphere, brilliant goodies, gorgeous sunshine & WOW what wonderful staff, they sparkle with oodles of energy, keeping a smile on the saddest of faces. Fab time, cant wait to return,

Great little cafe in a lovely area, staff were pleasant and service was great. Food also 👌Defiantly be back. Milkshakes are the best.

While visiting the café today and being offered a take away sausage roll, I found the price at £3.20/5 rather overpriced. I would like to add that the service was good, despite the café being over priced.

TASTY food, FRIENDLY staff, GREAT value too! DO visit. A comfy, spacious, place to eat, that sells quality gifts too! :-)

Went for an evening meal, without booking. No problem to be seated although it was busy. A fantastic meal, a great selection of true home cooked meals, not a microwave item in sight. Well respected in the area, and it's no supplies.

Lovely food, ambience, and service. I was very pleased with my cranberry and brie sandwich: soft bread, just-right-sized serving of crisps, and lovely lettuces -- & not drowned in dressing. It being just 2 days away from Halloween, the interior was already aglow with bits of Christmas decor, lights, and sparkle :). This added to a really nice mood, complemented by the rapport of the two staff members. It was a lovely autumn day (not sarcasm!) and the Smithy was buzzing. All the while we were there, the staff were welcoming -- despite, for example, almost everyone asking 'What's the soup today?', b'c they'd overlooked the wee chalkboard telling them -- and efficient. As a side note about getting to this charming eatery and shop: My hope is that all drivers will slow down for folk like us who were walking along the road (no other option or we'd take it, trust me), having left the John Muir Way in pursuit of a good meal. Thank you to those who did take care, but to those who didn't please do slow down for walkers.

Passed this cafe many times & so glad we stopped this time. Great coffee and best scones I’ve had. Simply delicious.

Popped in after a great walk round one of our favourite beaches and sat outside in the middle of October. Excellent. Coffee and cakes were very good. Worth a visit.

After a run on the beach with our dogs we were driving through Tyninghame and decided to stop for an early lunch. We had the vegetable soup with tasty fresh bread followed by a homemade sausage roll with salad and a wee bowl of crisps. Friendly and very efficient service. For pudding we shared a slice of delicious lemon drizzle cake. Good selection of teas and coffees. Everything tasty and all in all an excellent lunch.

This cafe is in the Old Blacksmith’s House in the idyllic village of Tyninghame. Sitting outside in the little square is like stepping back in time. Tyninghame Cafe and the surrounding village could be featured on the lid of a chocolate box, such is its beauty.

Even though this cafe is a little out of the way it is totally worth visiting. It has a great rustic charm. Food is great. You can even take your dogs, although you do have to sit outside with them, but don’t worry blankets are provided to keep you warm and biscuit treats are provided for little furry friends.

A little gem in a small village on way to North Berwick. Good selection of coffee from mild to strong. Great homemade cakes and scones.Nice to sit outside on a sunny day. Dogs welcome.

Passed through the village today on the way to Preston Mill and discovered this quaint tea room. It was busy and a lot of people were dining alfresco enjoying the sun. We ordered sandwiches then cake and tray bakes and thought everything we had was extremely tasty. The staff were friendly and the prices reasonable. We were so impressed we felt we should share our experience.

Three of us visited the Smithy for a light lunch today on our way from the Borders to North Berwick. Soups, a cheese board, cakes and coffees were all of a good standard and service was relaxed and impeccable. The place was busy, inside and out, which suggested that others may have come off the beaten track to the tearoom. A good idea!

We called on a sunny afternoon for coffee and cake - what a delightful little place - gorgeous food and lovely coffees - v friendly staff - recommend a stop over in this little place

They have expanded the seating area which has really helped. The food is still good and it is a pleasant place to go for lunch and coffee.

I have been frequenting this cafe now for a number of years. Lovely little place with cafetière coffee, homemade cake and a shop with some quirky gifts.

What a brilliant discovery and definitely worth the slight detour. A lovely choice of beautifully presented food, including home-made cakes and sausage rolls so we were both happy! A great little gift shop and sunny enough to sit outside. The staff were really friendly and helpful and the café had a great atmosphere. Would strongly recommend it to anyone out for a walk or passing somewhere nearby in the car.

My wife found this on trip advisor as somewhere for a light lunch on the way back from Aviemore. Perfect setting, fantastic staff but more more important FANTASTIC CAKE!!!. The weather obviously helped 😀